Ribes nigr. 'Titania' - 80-100 CM C7.5

Description
The Blackcurrant 'Titania'(s) (Ribes nigrum) produces large, black berries. They have a sweet and sour flavour. Well-drained, nutrient-rich soil and a sunny to semi-shady location create the ideal conditions for a high-yielding harvest from July. Its green flowers are a beautiful sight.

Bulletpoints
* sweet and sour in flavour * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive yellow autumn colouring * cannot be planted over, stem protection recommended

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Blackcurrant 'Titania'(s) are medium green in colour. Blackcurrant 'Titania'(s) turns bright yellow in autumn.

Bark
Brown, smooth bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Sweden.

Frost hardiness
The Blackcurrant 'Titania'(s) has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Shrubby.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Ribes nigrum 'Titania'(s) prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Apply compost: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from November to February.

Care
- Fruit trees planted in spring must be watered generously throughout the summer. Well-rooted plants only need additional water in extremely dry conditions. - Cut back boldly in spring so that the plant grows compactly.

Flower
The green flowers appear from May to June.

Fruit
The black, large berries have a sweet and sour flavour. Ripening time from July.

Resistance to diseases
The following diseases should be considered Ribes nigrum 'Titania'(s): - Powdery mildew: highest health - Rust: highest health.

Use
Ornamental shrub, cottage garden, fresh consumption, bee pasture, jam, juice, dessert